Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner - 14-Month Contract

Position Summary:

IEM is currently seeking a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Partner to support the hiring efforts for our Surrey, B.C. locations and will report into the Talent Acquisition Manager. As a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be a vital part of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, consulting with Hiring Managers/Business Leaders, developing and executing talent strategies, effectively identifying, and engaging with candidates, always keeping an eye on delivering the best experience for stakeholders, and positioning IEM as the employer of choice.

Please note: This role follows a hybrid schedule with two required in-office days each week and is a 14-month contract. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Exceptionally partners with Hiring Managers/Business leaders and HR colleagues, helping to meet overall business and talent goals - a talent solution provider/advisor who is unafraid to challenge the status quo when needed with the upmost respect and professionalism
• For businesses supported, develops, and executes macro (for the business as a whole, mostly mid to long-term) and micro (position-by-position, mostly short-term) talent acquisition strategies
• Educates on and effectively influences hiring managers and other key stakeholders to follow talent acquisition policies and practices, helping to ensure consistently engaging candidate experiences
• Consistently sets expectations and regularly communicates with all stakeholders (ex. hiring managers, business leaders, internal and external candidates, HR colleagues, vendors, etc.)
• Expertly identifies, attracts, and assesses talent efficiently and effectively while maintaining excellent service levels to multiple hiring managers and candidates – ensures a positive hiring manager and candidate experience throughout the TA process
• Collaborates with business leaders and HR colleagues on new hire onboarding, employee experience, and retention
• Effectively leverages data to influence and drive decision making
• Regularly evaluates labor market conditions and industry intelligence, sharing with key stakeholders to inform optimal business and talent decisions
• Is always on the lookout for opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, not content with just maintaining the status quo
• Ensures all recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local employment legislation, human rights requirements, privacy regulations, and company policies
• Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism when handling candidate, employee, and business information
• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization 
• Light international travel required to U.S. offices (~5%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of talent acquisition experience in a corporate setting
• 2+ years of experience recruiting for Manufacturing Operations and Engineering talent (preferably from high mix/low to medium volume, industrial manufacturers), specifically balancing a requisition load with a mix of high volume and strategic, specialized roles
• Knowledge of B.C. employment legislation and HR best practices
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with, partner with and effectively influence all stakeholders throughout the end-to-end talent acquisition process
• Flexible and adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative, often changing environment
• Excellent written & verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational, time management, follow-up and negotiating skills, with a strong attention to detail

Ideal Candidate Profile:  

• Experience in a high growth (ex. # of employees doubled last year) startup-type environment AND experience in a mature, well-established corporate environment
• Experience recruiting in highly engineered and specialized industrial manufacturing spaces. Electrical distribution and control systems a plus! 
• 2+ years of experience in a search firm/agency in a client and candidate management capacity is strongly preferred
• 5+ years of similar talent acquisition experience
• Employer branding / social recruiting expertise

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

[Compensation Range: $40.00 -  $60.00/hr CAD]